Cinnamon-Sugar Plum Cake

Name: Cinnamon-Sugar Plum Cake
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 5 large plums (about 1 1/4 pounds), pitted, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

"I'm a social worker running my own practice," writes Susan Haskell of Boston, Massachusetts. "In addition, I'm getting a doctorate in social work. So most of my time is spent either working with patients or writing my dissertation. Still, no matter what's on my schedule, nothing can stop me from going into the kitchen. During the week, I make the time to pore over food magazines to find recipes I want to try. On Saturdays, I cook for friends — because next to cooking, sharing the results is my favorite thing to do." Susan says this can also be made with fresh cherries, sliced peaches, nectarines, or pears.

By Susan Haskell

August 20, 2004

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